Internet-based mapping applications are changing the way that people use and manage geographic information. Here are 12 fascinating case studies that reveal how public and private organizations from around the world use Web-based geographic information systems (GIS) to improve customer service, increase employee efficiency, and inform the community at large.
Easy-to-read and richly illustrated, Serving Maps on the Internet is a nontechnical introduction to the why and how of "map-enabled" Web sites. It's a must read for Web designers and organizations with Internet or intranet exposure. Case studies include:
The book is illustrated in full color and comes with a companion CD–ROM that includes a working copy of ArcExplorer, ESRI's easy-to-use GIS data viewer, a GIS tutorial, and links to hundreds of map-enabled Web sites and data repositories.
About the author:
Christian Harder is the author of ArcView GIS Means Business, Serving Maps on the Internet, and Enterprise GIS for Energy Companies.